Monday, November 14, 2016

Reach Out

Family Reach assists
families who have a loved ones living with cancer.

Among the services they provide, Family Reach
provides financial assistance helping families to manage their mortgage or rent
payments, utilities, and uncovered medical expenses. Family Reach also provides additional support through education or outreach to these families during their
time of need.

I was incredibly
moved this evening.

As each of the speakers told their story about what Family
Reach means to them, the love in the room was palpable.

It truly was a privilege to
be there tonight.

Cancer is something
that we don’t understand, and though we are learning more about it every day,
it is still something that requires the energy not only of the person battling
it, but also the energy and support of the entire family.

Family Reach CEO Carla Tardiff said something in particular that captures the spirit
of Family Reach so perfectly that I have to share it with you, “This isn’t charity, this is humanity.”

If you can give a
little bit of your time, energy, or would like to make a donation to Family Reach
to help a family in need, or simply would like to learn more about Family Reach
please click here.

If you or someone you
know is living with cancer, or has a loved one battling cancer and could use a
helping hand, please click here.

The first course,
prepared by Chef Ming Tsai, comprised of a Caramelized Shallot Poached
Norwegian Salmon served with Thai Basil-Cauliflower Fried Rice and a Patron
Ginger-Yuzu Rita that was prepared by Bryant Gumbel.

The third course,
prepared by Chef Shaun Hergatt, comprised of a slow braised oxtail served with
hazelnut and black truffle. This was paired with a 2011 Chateau Greysac Medoc, from Bordeaux France.

The fourth course,
prepared by Chef Todd English, comprised of a seared New York Club Steak,
braised short rib polpettina plated with a squash- taleggio polenta and charred
Broccoli-Parmesan Salad. This course was paired with a 2011 Col d’Orcia
Brunello di Montalcino, from Tuscany,
Italy.

At this point, I was
almost ready to call “uncle!” I couldn’t pick a favorite course even if I tried. BUT Just
when I thought I couldn’t eat anymore, they served dessert.